Deputy ends alleged purse thieves’ shopping spree abruptly

Published 6:12 pm, Saturday, July 13, 2013

A deputy responded to a theft at a store on Sawdust Road July 4. A woman on scene told deputy that her purse was stolen while she was loading her car.

The deputy relayed the description of the suspect’s vehicle to other deputies. They later located the vehicle and arrested two men for fraudulent use of identifying information and credit card abuse.

District 2 - South County

•A deputy saw a vehicle run a stop sign while patrolling the area of Brookhaven and Rayford Forest Lane July 6. After initiating a traffic stop, the deputy found that the man was in possession of marijuana. The man was arrested and taken to jail.

•A deputy responded to a disturbance at the Briarcrest Apartment complex in the 25600 block of Interstate 45 June 30. The deputy found that a man and a woman were arguing and the woman left prior to the deputy’s arrival.

The man was intoxicated and the deputy arrested him.

•A deputy saw a vehicle with an expired inspection decal while patrolling the area of Brookhaven and Rayford Forest Lane July 1. Upon speaking with the driver, the deputy determined his driver’s license was suspended. The man was arrested and taken to jail.

District 6 - The Woodlands

•A deputy responded to a welfare check in the 9300 block of Six Pines Drive July 7. The deputy met with a woman who showed signs of intoxication. An investigation revealed that the woman possessed narcotics.

The 42-year-old woman from Edinburg was arrested and taken to jail.

•A deputy responded to a shoplifting call in the 3600 block of FM 1488 July 7. Loss prevention officers told the deputy that a woman entered the business with her own bags, selected several items and placed them inside the bags. She then left the store without paying for them.

The 18-year-old Woodlands woman was arrested and taken to jail.

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